Barcelona Gets Its Flowers.
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| Title: | Barcelona Gets Its Flowers. |
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| Authors: | WANG-IVERSON, JEREMY (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Publishers Weekly. 11/3/2025, Vol. 272 Issue 42, p48-51. 3p. 4 Color Photographs. |
| Subject Terms: | Publishing, Catalan language, Book industry, Catalans, Novelists |
| Geographic Terms: | Barcelona (Spain), Spain |
| Abstract: | The article highlights Barcelona's role as a bilingual publishing hub, particularly in Catalan and Spanish, as it prepares to be the guest of honor at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) 2025. It discusses the participation of various Catalan authors and the growing interest in Catalan-language literature, which accounts for 30% of the book market in Spain, generating €1.2 billion in sales in 2024. Major publishers like Planeta and Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial are investing in Catalan imprints, reflecting a resurgence in the market. Additionally, the Institut Ramon Llull supports the promotion of Catalan culture and literature internationally, facilitating connections between Catalan authors and global publishers. [Extracted from the article] |
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| Abstract: | The article highlights Barcelona's role as a bilingual publishing hub, particularly in Catalan and Spanish, as it prepares to be the guest of honor at the Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL) 2025. It discusses the participation of various Catalan authors and the growing interest in Catalan-language literature, which accounts for 30% of the book market in Spain, generating €1.2 billion in sales in 2024. Major publishers like Planeta and Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial are investing in Catalan imprints, reflecting a resurgence in the market. Additionally, the Institut Ramon Llull supports the promotion of Catalan culture and literature internationally, facilitating connections between Catalan authors and global publishers. [Extracted from the article] |
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| ISSN: | 00000019 |
